abundant joy

 Saturday, March 15, 2025 (6:23 a.m.)

Good morning Blessed God,

(6:46 a.m.)

The words aren’t coming. Nor the thoughts of thanks and praise.

This is where I confess to trying to force or coerce them into something they are not. Ready.

(7:39 a.m.)

Here I confess further. I’m wanting the abundant joy (John 16:22-24) I seem to be missing at the moment. The joy Jesus promised His disciples on His preparation for leaving them (John 16:16-33).

Father, how I truly thank and praise You for guiding me in to Your Word via another’s blog post. In wanting to be ready to be with You, I came upon these words:

“Take some time to prepare yourself before you pray, and see if God doesn’t reward your diligence with a renewed infilling of His Spirit and the joy of His presence.” 

This is exactly what happened. Rather than continuing to want different than what I was feeling, I very round about-ly came to You. Just as I was. ♪Without one plea. But that Thy blood was shed for me, and that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!♪ (John 6:37).

Father God, thank You! I am experiencing that abundant joy that only You provide. That fulljoy (Romans 15:13) that takes hold as we release expectations and disappointments that don’t align with Your best for us.

I ask (Matthew 7:7a) You to use me exactly as You know is best. Just pointing to You as the absolute Giver of good gifts. Thank You Father. Praise You Dad. I love, need, trust and want You. Abundantly. And joyfully. Amen.

(280 words ~ 8:18 a.m.)